Minisode 2: A Crucible of Iron and Ingenuity, Mound City, IL. The History of The Brown Water Navy

Update: 2023-06-16

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In this shortened episode of the Civil Weird podcast, we dive into doing some history in Mound City IL, where the three of the most powerful vessels were produced during the war and what it took to get it done. We also look to the possibility of a future historical site listing as an archaeological location. So, come aboard Civil Weirdos, as we churn the historical (brown) waters up around the Brown Water Navy and Mound City, Illinois!

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Minisode 2: A Crucible of Iron and Ingenuity, Mound City, IL. The History of The Brown Water Navy

Adam J. Krall/Paul Golladay/Christopher Stratton/Jason Noyes

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Minisode 2: A Crucible of Iron and Ingenuity, Mound City, IL. The History of The Brown Water Navy

Adam J. Krall/Paul Golladay/Christopher Stratton/Jason Noyes

Minisode 2: A Crucible of Iron and Ingenuity, Mound City, IL. The History of The Brown Water Navy